STATUTORY RULES.
1933. No. 116.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, to come into operation forthwith unless otherwise specified herein.
Dated this twentieth day of October, 1933.
ISAAC A. ISAACS
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Naval Establishments Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 197, as amended to this date.)
(Eleventh Amendment)
1. Regulation 43a is repealed as from 23rd May, 1933, and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
“43a.—(1) Where the Commonwealth Statistician notifies in the Gazette the retail price index number for the six State capital cities of the Commonwealth for the twelve months preceding the first day of January in any year, commencing with the twelve months preceding the first day of January, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-three, and the index number so notified is less than One thousand six hundred and seventy-two or more than One thousand seven hundred and forty-four, salary payable in pursuance of the provisions of regulation 43 shall be varied in the following manner:—
(i) In the case of officers under 21 years of age—
by increase or decrease of Three pounds per annum in respect of each forty-eight points or portion thereof by which respectively the index number exceeds One thousand seven hundred and forty-four or is less than One thousand six hundred and seventy-two;
(ii)In the case of adult male officers—
by increase or decrease of Six pounds per annum in respect of each forty-eight points or portion thereof by which respectively the index number exceeds One thousand seven hundred and forty-four or is less than One thousand six hundred and seventy-two.
(2) Any variation made in pursuance of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall take effect on the first day of July next following the notification in the Gazette of the index number, and shall continue in force for a period of twelve months.
(3) In this regulation ‘index number’ means the Harvester-all-items index number (‘D’ Series) published in the Gazette by the Commonwealth Statistician as being the retail price index number ascertained in respect of food, groceries, housing (rent of houses of four or five rooms only), clothing and miscellaneous expenditure combined.”
2. Regulation 43b is repealed as from 5th January, 1933.
3. Regulation 99 is repealed.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1933 No. 116, Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, were enacted in 1933 to amend the existing Naval Establishments Regulations. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, addressing specific issues within the framework of naval defence and the administration of naval personnel. The regulations primarily focus on the adjustment of salaries for naval officers based on the retail price index, ensuring that the compensation remains aligned with economic conditions. The policy objective is to maintain equitable remuneration for naval officers in response to fluctuations in the cost of living, as indicated by the retail price index for the six state capital cities.
The regulations specify that salaries of naval officers should be varied according to changes in the retail price index number, which is published by the Commonwealth Statistician. This adjustment mechanism aims to provide a responsive and fair system of remuneration that considers economic shifts, ensuring that the financial well-being of naval personnel is protected against inflation or deflation. The implementation of these regulations was authorised by the Minister of State for Defence, reflecting a coordinated effort to uphold the efficiency and effectiveness of naval operations through prudent financial management.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1933, No. 116, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, primarily pertains to the amendment of salary provisions for officers within the naval defence sector. This regulation applies to officers under the Naval Defence Act, affecting their remuneration based on the retail price index number for the six State capital cities of Australia. The regulation includes specific adjustments to salaries for officers under 21 years of age and adult male officers, depending on variations in the retail price index. The application of these regulations is geographically confined to the Commonwealth of Australia, with the specific focus on the six State capital cities mentioned. The regulations are effective from specified dates in 1933 and are applicable to those officers whose salaries are governed by the provisions of regulation 43 as per the Naval Defence Act. The application of these salary adjustments is contingent upon the retail price index numbers published by the Commonwealth Statistician.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislative instrument concern the amendment of existing regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, specifically regarding salary variations based on retail price index numbers. Regulation 43a (section 1) stipulates that salaries for officers under 21 years of age and adult male officers will be adjusted by increments or decrements of three or six pounds per annum, respectively, based on the retail price index number for the preceding twelve months. This adjustment takes effect on the first day of July following the publication of the index number and remains in effect for twelve months. Regulation 43b (section 2) is repealed as of 5th January, 1933, and Regulation 99 (section 3) is also repealed.
The obligations imposed by these regulations require the Commonwealth Statistician to publish the retail price index number in the Gazette. Based on this index number, the salary payable to officers must be varied accordingly. The regulations also mandate that any changes to salary, as determined by the index number, must take effect on the first day of July following the publication of the index number and remain in effect for a period of twelve months.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in non-compliance with the terms of officers' employment as stipulated by the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918. While the legislative instrument does not explicitly state specific offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance, the implications of not adhering to these regulations could include disputes over salaries or contractual obligations. The exact penalties or consequences would depend on the specific nature of the non-compliance and the legal framework governing employment contracts within the naval defence sector.